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What Hocus Pocus Can Teach You About Major Gift Fundraising

Bloomerang

Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. Steward donors and encourage them to become loyal to your organization. . Well, donor loyalty is the biggest factor in determining and stewarding potential major donors.

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Top Interview Questions For Hiring a Major Gifts Officer

Allegiance Group

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). What is a Major Gifts Officer? What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? What makes you nervous?

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5 Types of Stories for Non-Profit Fundraising

The Storytelling Non-profit

Telling a story that pulls apart what that problem is will help donors understand the scope and impact of the problem your organization wants to solve. . We know from Penelope Burk’s research that donors want to know 1) how their money was used and 2) what impact it had after making a gift. If so, describe that. .

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A Case for Crowdfunding

sgEngage

All prospects and donors can get involved, despite age, race, location, gender, disposable income, or affiliation. Recently, in The Tipping Point from the Blackbaud Institute , we found that more than one-third of donors say they increased their giving during the pandemic. Every dollar from everyone counts.

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Fundraising Videos Your Nonprofit Should Be Utilizing

Kindful

Having a mission-focused nonprofit video can help boost donor giving and volunteer involvement. Or are you simply trying to show your appreciation to loyal donors? Do people in your community know who you are, but have trouble articulating what your mission is? Donors are the backbone of your organization.

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Year-End Fundraising Success Stories to Inspire You for 2022

Media Cause

Financial Reasons (Tax-year-end) – The IRS allows donors to deduct a portion of their charitable contributions from their overall taxable income. Instead of the government redistributing wealth, charitable giving provides donors with autonomy to choose where to allocate their otherwise would-be-tax dollars.

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7 Ways to Integrate Stories into Your Nonprofit’s Donor Stewardship Strategy

Connection Cafe

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. Donor retention is an on-going conversation in our sector and any time it comes up, people start to panic. We all know what we have donor retention troubles. Take a Cue from Major Gifts.

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